what type of tape should I use ?

Question

In order to have access to internet at my room, I am trying to get a cable from router in another room

cable will be set on carpet and I want to somehow stick it very tight to it; is there a tape for this purpose or what should I do ?

Answer 1

Gaffers tape...available at your local sound&light supply store. It is designed for that purpose, and comes in a variety of colors. It holds stuff down, but leaves no nasty residue when pulled up, unlike duct tape and others.. BTW, from the other answers, isn't it called 'duct' tape, not 'duck'? Gaffers tape is not the same, but I have never heard of 'duck' tape, before.WTF?

Answer 2

I agree with TC, if you have carpet and pad, you can put the wire under the carpet. The wire is better protected and will never be a tripping hazard. Duct tape will leave marks on the carpet when removed, and will nover stay down anyway.

If you have glue down carpet, you will have to try something else. I whould attach the cable to the baseboard or go through the attic or crawl space before running on the carpet.

Answer 3

For less grief get a wireless router and a wireless Internet card. They are often on sale and they do not involve any cable, holes, taping, or ugly stuff on the carpet.

Answer 4

duck tape? Maybe. IF there's another computer in the house, a wireless router, which anyone can buy at CIrcuit City or Best Buy, would be a start. Buck back to the cable. I think what you want, might be electrical tape (No it's not eletrical itself. That name used to throw me, too). If you have any exposed wires, wrap them with it, while you're at it.

Answer 5

I would try and place it under the carpet, next to the wall. The wireless router is another good idea. Good luck.

Answer 6

Panda is right, both about the gaffers tape, and about the "duck" tape. Do they sell that in the pet department, or at the feed store?

Answer 7

if you want to tape the cable to the floor. I would use stage tape.
you can get it at music store. that sells equipment. its bang for your buck...you get more tape than duck tape and the price is reasonable

Take Care
-BoNeZ-

Answer 8

Honestly, you should consider going wireless, you can get set up for around $30 or less if you check craigslist newegg or ebay!

Answer 9

you can buy cable nails (not sure of the exact name) small nail with a plastic clip on it.....tack it right to the bottom of baseboard clip cable in and ta da! no ugly tape and they are fairly cheap too.

Answer 10

get a pair of needle nose pliers and lift up on the carpet next to the wall. Place the wire under it. Use a butter knife or a putty knife to push it back in place.